Constitutional Convention Sparking Buzz, but Odds Still Long

Constitutional convention hasn’t been held since Washington himself led the original proceedings in Philadelphia in 1787

With Republicans controlling more than half the state legislatures across the country, some want to use that power to push for a federal spending limit through a mechanism unused since George Washington’s day.

Their plan: Persuade enough states to call a national constitutional convention so that a federal balanced budget amendment can be added to the Constitution.

It would be a historic move. The United States has not held a constitutional convention since Washington himself led the original proceedings in Philadelphia in 1787.